- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forsyth, GA
T.G. Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T.G. Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130372003430
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.G. Scott Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
T.G. Scott Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T.G. Scott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Forsyth, GA.
School address
District: Monroe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130372003430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
T.G. Scott Elementary School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 130372003430 · Forsyth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Persons High School (1,323 students)
T.G. Scott Elementary School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
T.G. Scott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary Persons H
Mary Persons High School
1,323 students
- Monroe County
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
1,062 students
- This school
T.G. Scott Elementary School
835 students
- Samuel E. Hubb
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
753 students
- Katherine B. S
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
730 students
What this shows T.G. Scott Elementary School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How T.G. Scott Elementary School compares
T.G. Scott Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, T.G. Scott Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T.G. Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Persons High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.G. Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Forsyth
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about T.G. Scott Elementary School
How many students attend T.G. Scott Elementary School?
T.G. Scott Elementary School has 835 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forsyth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.G. Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T.G. Scott Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T.G. Scott Elementary School?
33.3% of students at T.G. Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.G. Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T.G. Scott Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Forsyth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.G. Scott Elementary School?
T.G. Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T.G. Scott Elementary School rank among schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, T.G. Scott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Forsyth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forsyth on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides T.G. Scott Elementary School, Monroe County also operates Mary Persons High School (1,323 students), Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students), and Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School (753 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.